Exercises and tips using balance boards, single-leg stance, and functional movements to improve core strength and stability.
Surf Simply breaks down the crucial floater maneuver, explaining how going over broken sections—rather than around them—dramatically maintains speed, and detailing the “wheelie” technique for climbing the lip.
WSL’s foundational guide to the floater: how to execute the move to negotiate a section, what judges look for in terms of progression, and key examples from pro surfers like Jordy Smith.
This quick tip breaks down the three critical weight shifts for a floater: putting weight back for entry, maintaining a neutral stance on the lip, and landing tail-first for a soft exit.
Learn the fundamentals of developing your cutback with Surf Simply. Master the 70% rotation rule, critical foot placement, and 6 essential single-focus drills to link your horizontal maneuvers.